Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge, Rochdale Canal

Detail

From Date: 05/03/2021 10:00

To Date: 22/04/2021 15:25 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal

Starts at: Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge

Updates

22/04/2021 15:25

We are pleased to advise the repair to Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane on the Rochdale has been successful, and navigation has now resumed.

16/04/2021 12:28

The specialist parts and equipment have now been obtained to repair Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge on the Rochdale Canal and our contractors have already started the repair works onsite.

Due to the severity of the damage caused to the bridge, the team will remain onsite repairing the bridge and will undertake operational testing during this time to ensure it is safe to be put back into customer operation.

We anticipate these works will be complete by Friday 23 April, by which we will provide a further update.

06/04/2021 16:40

Investigations into the repair of the mechanical failure at Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge on the Rochdale Canal are complete, and our contractors are in the process of obtaining the materials and equipment needed for the repair.

A further update will be provided Friday 16 April.

19/03/2021 09:57

Please be advised navigation remains closed at Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge on the Rochdale Canal whilst investigations continue into the repair of the mechanical failure with our contractor and hydraulic specialist.

A further update will be provided by Tuesday 6 April.

Description

Please be advised navigation is closed at Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge on the Rochdale Canal due to a mechanical failure.

Unfortunately, due to the severity of the damage, various components are needed to be sourced to be able to restore the bridge to allow safe operation.

An update will be provided by Friday 19 March.